The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Ensign Herbert A. Baehr (NSN: 0-294629), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the line of his profession as Plotting Officer of the U.S.S. FLIER (SS-250), during the FIRST War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 21 May 1944 to 5 July 1944. Ensign Baehr provided accurate and timely information on numerous occasions which greatly contributed to the ability of his vessel in four attacks to destroy four enemy vessels and damage two more. Prior to this patrol his heroic and meritorious service on the exposed deck of his ship in heavy seas contributed greatly to her salvage and ultimate return to meet the enemy. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.